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Patient Access Operations Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

... bed management support functions, and other patient access operations. Serves as the senior ... operational leader responsible for ensuring seamless patient access, revenue cycle performance ...

Patient Access Specialist II

Plano, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

... efficient operations, expeditious reimbursement and optimal customer satisfaction and employee ... National Association of Healthcare Access Management CHAA Certification preferred * Healthcare ...

Patient Access Specialist II

Plano, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

... Patient Access operations activities required EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent ... National Association of Healthcare Access Management CHAA Certification preferred * Healthcare ...

Patient Access Lead Representative

Harlingen, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

... Patient Access Operations, collaborates with Department leaders in process and operational ... excellence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Others may be assigned.

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What is a patient access operations manager?

Patient Access Operations Managers are healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing the processes related to patient registration, admissions, scheduling, and insurance verification in hospitals or healthcare facilities. They manage teams that handle patient intake, ensure compliance with regulations, and work to optimize the patient experience from initial contact through billing. Their role is crucial in maintaining efficient operations, improving patient satisfaction, and ensuring accurate collection of patient information for billing and care coordination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient access operations manager?

To thrive as a Patient Access Operations Manager, you need expertise in healthcare administration, insurance verification, and revenue cycle management, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in health administration or a related field. Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), electronic health records (EHR), and patient registration software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills help you manage teams and ensure a positive patient experience. These skills are crucial for optimizing patient flow, ensuring compliance, and improving overall operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

What are the main challenges a patient access operations manager faces when coordinating between clinical staff and administrative teams?

A Patient Access Operations Manager often navigates challenges related to balancing the needs of clinical teams, who prioritize patient care, with administrative teams focused on efficiency and compliance. Ensuring smooth communication, aligning goals, and resolving workflow bottlenecks are key aspects of the role. Managers must stay proactive about addressing scheduling conflicts, regulatory requirements, and evolving technology systems. Building strong relationships across departments and fostering a collaborative environment are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring a seamless patient experience.

What is the difference between Patient Access Operations Manager vs Patient Access Supervisor?

AspectPatient Access Operations ManagerPatient Access Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire patient access department, manages staff, implements policies, and ensures complianceSupervises daily patient access activities, trains staff, and handles patient inquiries
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field; experience in patient accessHigh school diploma or associate degree; experience in patient registration or access
Work EnvironmentHospital or healthcare facility management settingClinical or hospital outpatient setting
Common UsageUsed by larger healthcare organizations for departmental leadershipUsed in hospitals for frontline supervision

The Patient Access Operations Manager typically holds a broader leadership role, overseeing the entire patient access department, while the Patient Access Supervisor focuses on daily supervision of staff. Both roles require healthcare experience, but the manager position often demands more advanced credentials and strategic responsibilities.

Asst. Admin. Patient Access

El Paso, TX • On-site

University Medical Center of El Paso
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


University Medical Center Of El Paso rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job Summary

The Assistant Administrator of Patient Access is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, technology optimization, and continuous improvement of all Patient Access functions across the El Paso County Hospital District, including University Medical Center, UMC Surgical Hospital, El Paso Children’s Hospital, ambulatory clinics, provider-based departments, remote locations, rural health facilities, and affiliated entities.

Provides enterprise-wide oversight for registration, admissions, scheduling, insurance verification, authorization management, financial counseling, point-of-service collections, digital patient access platforms, patient navigation, customer service, enrollment, bed management support functions, and other patient access operations. Serves as the senior operational leader responsible for ensuring seamless patient access, revenue cycle performance, patient experience, and patient throughput across the District.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to lead complex initiatives through influence and partnership across a highly matrixed healthcare environment. Responsible for building consensus, aligning stakeholders, and driving organizational change, frequently without direct reporting authority over key operational and clinical partners.  Works closely with hospital executives, facility administrators, physician leadership, nursing leadership, operational leaders, care management, information technology, finance, compliance, managed care, and revenue cycle leadership to align patient access operations, technology platforms, and workflows with organizational goals and strategic priorities

Minimum Job Requirements:

            Work Experience:

Seven years of healthcare leadership experience in Patient Access, Revenue Cycle, Hospital Operations, or related healthcare operations leading multiple departments, facilities, or large operational teams.  Experience within a large integrated health system, academic medical center, public hospital, or multi-facility healthcare organization preferred.  Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational improvement, technology optimization, and revenue cycle initiatives.  Experience working effectively in complex matrixed organizations requiring significant collaboration and influence across departments and leadership teams.

            License/Registration/Certification:

            Education and Training:

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Information Management, Finance, or related field required.  Master's Degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field) required.

           

            Skills:

  1. Extensive knowledge of Patient Access operations, healthcare revenue cycle processes, and hospital operations.
  2. Strong understanding of patient throughput, clinical workflow integration, capacity management, and access management strategies.
  3. Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale initiatives through influence, collaboration, and consensus building.
  4. Proven ability to establish credibility and effectively partner with executives, physicians, nursing leadership, and operational stakeholders.
  5. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
  6. Strong presentation and executive communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex operational and financial information to diverse audiences.
  7. Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills utilizing dashboards, business intelligence tools, and operational reporting.
  8. Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and successfully achieve results in a matrixed healthcare environment.

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